Tips and Tricks

 

Hose Layout

Running your water source to the middle of your run will save you money on hose, and labor.

  • Standard Irrigator Can pull up to a maximum of 450 Ft. of hose.
  • Standard EB Irrigator Can pull up to maximum of 450 Ft. of hose.
  • VCI-MK1 Can pull up to a maximum of 600 Ft. of hose.
  • VCI-MK2  Can pull up to a maximum of 600 Ft. of hose.
  • Junior Irrigator Can pull up to a maximum of 150 Ft. of hose.

 

Vaughan Irrigator Watering Range

  • Standard        20-90 psi    30-128 GPM     Sprays up to 105 Ft.
  • Standard EB  20-90 psi    30-128 GPM     Sprays up to 125 Ft. 
  • VCI-MK1         24-35 psi    47-128 GPM     Sprays up to 135 Ft.
  • VCI-MK2         30-40 psi    47-128 GPM     Sprays up to 160 Ft.
  • Junior            10-90 psi    30-128 GPM      Sprays up to 78 Ft. 

Basic Assembly (varies depending on the model)

See the assembly book included with your irrigator for complete details

  • Attach wheels to back axel using split pins supplied.
  • Place inlet flange on axel bolts using a washer as a spacer between the flange and back of irrigator.
  • Attach the Tee and 18" flat securely to the top of the riser.
  • Attach booms using a pipe wrench using Teflon tape provided.  
  • Screw arms in tightly using Teflon tape provided.
  • Support rods are bolted to the flat on top of riser and tags on the arms. Tighten rods so as to slightly lift the arms.

Rotation

  • The outer arms should be set at about 45°, then varied up to slow down or down to increase rotation speed.
  • Place axel in back of the irrigator make sure it is central (drilled holes are not central in axel). Put front wheel on.
  • A full rotation should take between 4 to 5 seconds regardless of water volume and pressure and turning in a clockwise direction.

Boom Extension (Varies depending on your model)

See assembly booklet included with your irrigator for complete details

  • Screw the two larger lengths of pipe into the "T" at the top of the riser. Make sure they are done up very tight. Attach the clamps with an angled tab approximately 8 feet from the riser.
  • Bolt the two pieces of flat to the tag and the bracket on the riser. Tighten all nut and bolts.
  • Attach the rod to the outer tag and the flat at the top of the riser. Be sure to have just enough tension as to slightly lift the pipe. You will need to make sure you bolt the cable guide on top of the riser with the support arms. The cable bracket is attached to the top and is a short piece of flat with a tube attached.
  • Now is the time to place the two 18-inch uprights over the ends of the arms and tighten them about 8 feet past the support rods.  Do the same at both ends.
  • Attach the side support brackets with the 12inch square tubing just below the Tee.  It should be clamped perpendicular to the boom.  
  • There is a cable guide that slip into both ends of the 12inch tube.  Place the cable anchors (clamp with two tags) over the end of the shorter pipe approx. 30 inches from the end. Attach the side cables and tighten with the turnbuckles. Place the top cable support knob in the uprights and tighten turnbuckles. Be sure to tighten lock nuts on buckles after the cables have been tightened.

Travel Speed Adjustment

The speed of the irrigator is determined by the "R" clip in one of the four, or five (depending which model), holes in the base of the irrigator, which is located at the bottom of the pivoting mechanism.

  • The hole closest to the back axel represents one tooth on the cog and the 4th hole 4 teeth. E.g. 83 GPM with 1/2" nozzles should be set on the second hole (two teeth). This cycle takes approximately 6 – 7 hours and puts out about 1" of water.
  • Once the travel speed has been selected lift both the front and back pawls away from the cog.
  • Run your cable out to the desired length and anchor to a solid object.
  • (A t-post at an angle will suffice normally.)
  • Return to your irrigator and make sure the small front pawl and push pawl  are engaged into the cog.

Maintenance

  • Grease all points approximately once a week.
  • Before you first use your irrigator grease the main cog and continue to do so periodically.
  • The right-angle water flange at the bottom of the vertical shaft has a 2" slow drain fluming rubber ("V" rubber seal) in it and will need replacing about once every couple of years. Just undo the two bolts holding it in place and it will come off.